Comparison Console
Microtech Select Fire vs Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Select Fire stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Manual stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$300Cheapest
US$391Most expensive
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Heaviest
153 g (5.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Shortest
233 mm (9.17 in)Longest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
4.83 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
M390
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
Aluminum
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Cerakote Tan RAL-8000 / Stonewashed variants
Lock type
Liner Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Dual thumb studs for one-handed deployment
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
Tactical useUtility knife
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Versatile dual action opening modesSolid liner lock mechanismErgonomic handle with good grip and jimpingInnovative design winner of 2011 Blade Show award
Ergonomic handle shape that molds to the handLightweight and comfortable to carryHigh-quality blade steel (M390)Effective thumb studs for easy one-handed openingStrong tip-down pocket clip for secure carry
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
Not specified in sources
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